First up, head on over to Sugar's website www.scsugar.com for AMAZING deals on Lilly Pulitzer, Britt Ryan, Karlie, Ivy Jane, Citizens and more...
It's our End of Season clearance sale and items MUST GO to make room for Spring!
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Next up I wanted to share one of my absolute favorite birthday gifts, from my sweet mama, since I've had several friends ask after posting these photos on Instagram. Best thirty bucks she's ever spent!
Back story: I have been wanting acrylic makeup drawers for about a year now. I spotted the Kim Kardashian "favorited" ones that retailed for up to $297 and I knew that there was no way on earth I would spend that much. The Container Store had them at $50 and up, but then I saw a post on one of my favorite blogs, Adrianna Belle Organized Interiors, and instantly checked out Muji. It's sort of like a Japanese version of Ikea, but they ship from here in the states. You can even YouTube "Muji acrylic drawers" and watch tons of reviews, which is what I did. Amazing!
For only $28 bucks you can get the 5 acrylic drawers and the quality, shipping, and size is awesome.
They have the large 2 drawer, 3 drawer and more.
Definitely check out Adrianna's post here to see how her combination.
Again, I purchased the 5 Drawer Acrylic Storage for only $27.95!
Before this I had used just a simple black 3 drawer Rubbermaid container and got so fed up because I could never see, nor remember, what was in each drawer. Now I have five drawers, which I still haven't completely filled up with all my makeup, and the top organizer I purchased for $12.99 from our local TJ Maxx several months ago. I made sure the 5 Drawer was the perfect width to hold it. I love the way it turns out and after shipping, the total cost was around $58 and that's still less than the Container Store Premium Acrylic Chest (only drawers).
The drawers won't fit my large Mary Kay mineral powders, but they are perfect for everything else. Mac eyeshadow, all of my blushes, Bare Minerals, mascaras, lipglosses, and more.
Speaking of my makeup obsessions, here's a few of my favorites...
Eyeshadow- Mac - hands down. I've been using Mac since high school and until this day haven't found anything that comes close. Maybe I will try Urban Decay Naked Palette next though. My favorite Mac colors of all time, that I wear everyday, is Woodwinked (an awesome shimmery bronze/gold) and Honesty (great pinkish gold).
Liquid Foundation - HD Forever. Holy smokes, I started using HD about two years ago and it is hands down, the BEST liquid foundation on the market. Feels like silk and covers the best!
Mineral Foundation - Mary Kay - it's matte and perfect for days when I don't need too much coverage (mostly only in Summer when I have a tan!)
Concealer - I love Mary Kay's and also YSL because you can just click the bottom and the brush applicator is already built in so it's super quick and easy
Bronzer - I use Stila liquid bronzer under my makeup sometimes and then Mac is my go-to bronzer after I apply foundation.
Mascara - Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara. I have tried CD, YSL, Bare Minerals, Boxom, Mac, and so many more. MK is still THE BEST. I also love Cover Girl Falsies. I seriously load up about three layers of different kinds!
Eyeliner - Merle Norman Waterproof Lasting Creme Eyeliner - please. RUN, don't walk, to your nearest Merle Norman and purchase this eyeliner. It is actually a pot of black "goo" so to speak and you apply it with a tiny eyeliner brush. I purchased it a few months ago and for days when I need my eyeliner to absolutely last from 7am in the morning until 11pm that night, THIS is what I use. For Court's wedding, special events, nights out and more...it will. not. budge. Seriously!
Lipgloss - I have so many different lipsticks, lip pencils, and glosses but while I love my Stila, I must say Elf makes a very close second (just like Stila) and Mauve is the BEST pinkish nude. For only $1!
I'm always looking for new products and signing up for Birchbox about a year and 1/2 ago was one of the best decisions ever. I've tried SO many new amazing products, received some full size products, and I just love having that little surprise each month.
What makeup products are you loving lately? I'd love to try them!
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